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- Stage name
- Taehyun
- Birth name
- Kang Tae-hyun
- Born
- Feb. 5, 2002
- Hometown
- Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
- Position
- Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
- Agency
- BIGHIT MUSIC
- Fandom
- MOA
- Debut
- 2019
- Generation
- 4th gen
Taehyun is the main vocalist and lead dancer of TXT, the group that debuted under Big Hit Entertainment on March 4, 2019. He writes songs as well, with credits on tracks such as "Dear Sputnik" and "MOA Diary". He describes himself as a hard worker who stuck with music through a stressful trainee period.
Where they grew up
Taehyun was born and raised in Gangnam, Seoul, and has one older sister. He kept his dream of becoming a singer to himself while growing up, and it only took shape after he auditioned for Big Hit in middle school. He then spent about three years as a trainee before debuting with TXT.
Birth details: nolae.eu
In their own words
“I can say with confidence that I am a 'nose to the grindstone' kind of person,”
“But never once did I lose my passion for music and performance.”
“I can just be sitting at my desk and come up with a melody.”
Timeline
- 2019Debut with TXT
Debuted with TXT on March 4, 2019, after about three years as a trainee.
- 2021Songwriting credits
Credited on TXT tracks including "Dear Sputnik" and "MOA Diary", the latter on the repackaged album The Chaos Chapter: Fight or Escape.
Our coverage
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Sunbae and Hoobae: The Korean Words That Sort K-pop Idols by Who Came First
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TXT's Weverse Live Reads as a Quiet Reply to Soobin Deepfake Rumors
Fans heard a remark from Yeonjun, Taehyun and Huening Kai as indirect support after BIGHIT MUSIC promised legal action with no settlement.
TXT and EVNNE Map Out U.S. Stops as 2027 K-Pop Tour Calendar Takes Shape
EVNNE plays nine U.S. venues in January and February, and TXT hits six U.S. cities in May, while BTS, aespa and ENHYPEN tour abroad.
- papermag.com: TXT's Taehyun Is Ready for His Next Challenge
- nolae.eu: Taehyun (TXT) Profile
- nme.com: TXT's Taehyun discusses his journey as an idol
Last researched Nov. 4, 2026